"Michaels has about 30 stores in the Bay Area. Michaels earlier this year bought the Joann name, and the Knit & Sew Shop will feature some of the defunct chain's private-label brands, including Big Twist yarn. Fabrics will be available in more than 1,000 Michaels stores, with cutting tables for the sale of fabric by the yard planned for 650 outlets by mid-October, the announcement said."
""Michaels has also increased the existing space dedicated to fabric in stores by nearly 25%, expanded assortment in most locations, and has over 95,000 options available online," it said. The creation of the Party Shop follows the collapse of another chain - Party City, a go-to purveyor of balloons and themed decorations. The closure of the 14 Bay Area Joann stores left the region with few full-service fabric stores. The Hancock chain closed its last store in 2016. Among the independent fabric stores are:"
Michaels will roll out Knit & Sew Shop and Party Shop in all 1,300 stores, aiming to expand sewing, knitting and party offerings. The chain purchased the Joann name earlier this year and will carry some Joann private-label brands such as Big Twist yarn. Fabric will be stocked in over 1,000 Michaels stores, with cutting tables to sell fabric by the yard in 650 stores by mid-October. Michaels increased in-store fabric space by nearly 25%, expanded assortments, and offers over 95,000 options online. The Party Shop responds to Party City’s collapse and regional Joann closures left few full-service fabric retailers.
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